How Long Has Hunter X Hunter Been On Hiatus

Okay, let's talk about something near and dear to many anime and manga fans' hearts, and also something that can elicit a groan of exasperation: the Hunter x Hunter hiatus!

The Great Hiatus: How Long, Oh How Long?

The big question is: just how long has it been? Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into some potentially painful, yet hopefully funny, calculations.

Think of it like this: remember that one time you tried to bake a cake, and you got distracted and totally forgot about it in the oven? Now imagine that cake is Hunter x Hunter, and the oven is... well, hiatus-land.

The Numbers Game

Yoshihiro Togashi, the mastermind behind Hunter x Hunter, has a history of taking breaks. We all love him, but the breaks are part of the equation, right?

Let's get down to the nitty-gritty. The most recent substantial hiatus started after Chapter 390, which was published in November 2018. Yes, you read that right: 2018!

Do you remember what you were doing in 2018? Probably not! It feels like a lifetime ago!

Time Flies (Especially During Hiatuses)

To put it in perspective, 2018 was the year "In My Feelings" by Drake was the song. It was the year everyone was doing the Kiki challenge! Remember that?

Now, we're way past the Kiki challenge and have experienced a pandemic and several other major world events. All this happened while we eagerly awaited the return of Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio.

That means we are talking about years. Like, actual, calendar-flipping, birthday-celebrating, holiday-filled years.

A (Slightly Exaggerated) Comparison

If you started training to become a ninja when Hunter x Hunter went on hiatus, you'd probably be a master ninja by now.

If you planted a tree when the hiatus began, it would probably be providing ample shade and a home for squirrels by now.

Heck, if you started a sourdough starter in 2018, it might have developed sentience and started demanding its own Netflix account by now!

The Good News (Maybe?)

The good news is that Togashi sensei did return with new chapters in late 2022 and early 2023! A huge wave of excitement washed over the fandom!

Unfortunately, that run was relatively short, and the series has gone on hiatus again, but the fact that he returned at all gives hope.

We know he cares about the story and wants to finish it, even if the pace is... well, glacial at times.

"Don't give up hope!"

So, How Long Really?

To summarize the great Hunter x Hunter hiatus? It's been long. Really long.

But hey, at least we have the old episodes and chapters to re-watch and re-read. Plus, we can dream about what adventures await Gon and the gang when the series returns.

And who knows? Maybe by the time the next chapter comes out, we'll all be living on Mars, and Hunter x Hunter will be the historical record of a bygone era. Let’s hope not though!

In the meantime, let's keep the faith, enjoy the journey (even the hiatus-filled parts), and maybe start a new hobby to pass the time. Perhaps ninja training?